Appellate Drafting
This seminar will focus on understanding the appellate process through an actual criminal case – People v. William – currently pending in the New York State Court of Appeals. Students will be assigned as counsel for either appellant, Tony William, or respondent, the People, and be required to analyze the record on appeal, assess the lower court decisions and legal issues, develop strategies for the statement of facts and argument, and write an appellate brief. The course concludes with oral argument, giving each student an opportunity to practice her/his advocacy skills before a panel of appellate judges, professors, and/or practitioners. Through related readings and class discussions, students will engage in a critical analysis of the appellate judging process, which should help improve each student’s legal writing strategies and skills.Credits: 3
Type: SEM
Does this course satisfy the skills requirement? Yes
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| Cohen, Arnold | Spring 2010, Spring 2011 | Download syllabus (PDF) |
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